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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,496.35, 365,009.19 and 149,771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,496.35, 365,009.19 and 149,771.88 is: 206,687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,496.35 : 365,009.19 = 149,771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,496.35/365,009.19 = 149,771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,496.35x = 365,009.19 × 149,771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,496.35x = 54,668,112,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,668,112,603.58/264,496.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,687.59

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